Archive for May 23, 2013

Both laity and clergy dressed in black during protests near the Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral in Ahiara, Nigeria on May 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Nigerian bishops lament disunity among local Catholics

As the Catholics of the Diocese of Ahiara protested the appointment of a bishop from a nearby diocese as their... Read more

Msgr. Patrick Valdrini, President Thomas Yayi Boni, Cardinal Robert Sarah, and Prof. Nkafu Nkemnkia at the May 23, 2013 press conference. ?w=200&h=150

New academic post aims to renew Africa's political culture

Cardinal Robert Sarah, the president of Benin and officials from the Pontifical Lateran University presented a new chair whose goal... Read more

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles speaks during a press conference at the 2012 USCCB Fall General Assembly. ?w=200&h=150

US bishops praise immigration bill's advance in senate

The U.S. bishops welcomed a U.S. Senate committee's passage of a major immigration bill as an “important step,” urging the... Read more

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Mideast Christians unite in prayer for abducted bishops

Orthodox and Catholic Christians in the Middle East gathered this week to pray for and appeal for the realease of... Read more

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Pope Francis urges Christians to not be 'museum pieces'

Pope Francis reflected May 23 on Jesus Christ's exhortation to be “salt of the earth,” warning that Christians who do... Read more

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Denver archbishop calls for end to Colo. death penalty

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has called for the repeal of the death penalty following the Colorado governor’s grant... Read more

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Boys Scouts of America lifts ban on openly gay members

The Boy Scouts of America has voted in favor of a resolution that lifts the ban on openly gay members... Read more